DAVID UNWIN/STUFF ACC Minister Iain Lees-Galloway said he is happy with progress already underway to improve ACC processes for claimants who challenge decisions. The report found huge barriers to justice for ACC claimants turned down for cover for treatment and/or weekly compensation payments. Former ACC Minister Nikki Kaye commissioned Miriam Dean QC to review the findings. He asked to meet with ACC Minister Michael Woodhouse to discuss the report findings but the Minister did not respond. "I can't see a practical solution to it – claimants getting access to independent medical advice – because it's such an unequal playing field and they are at such a disadvantage."

Source: Stuff December 15, 2017 15:56 UTC